Let me first say thanks to the Minister of Justice for the collaboration and partnership in the implementation of the Rule of Law Joint Programme.

With that said, I would also like to thank the County Attorneys and Clerks for taking the time off their busy schedules to participate in the training. We encourage them to start to use the skills acquired immediately by using the system.

The current Case Management Information System is intended to increase efficiency in case disposal, reduction of case backlog and reducing pre-trial detention. The innovative nature of the system helps to track cases online in real time if fully utilized.

This system is intended to assist the clerks and County Attorneys to track cases and hopefully assist in reducing cases on the docket. By this system, the Judiciary and the Ministry of Justice will be able to monitor the progress of litigation and hold responsible party accountable.

The efficiency of the criminal justice system can only be enhanced if the relevant institutions can keep track and measure the progress in managing cases and delivering justice to citizens.

The Ministry of Justice needs to ensure that the amendments to the Criminal Procedure Laws already vetted, is completed and submitted before the Legislature for enactment to support the reduction in pre-trial detention and improving human rights.

Stress the need for Ministry of Justice to ensure the amendments to the Criminal Procedure Laws already validated, and table them before the Legislature for enactment.

The Ministry of Justice must ensure that the amendments to the Criminal Procedure Laws already vetted, is completed to support the reduction in pre-trial detention and improving human rights.

The efficiency of the criminal justice system can only be enhanced if the relevant institutions can keep track and measure the progress in managing cases, delivering justice to citizens and improving accountability in the system.

There is a need for the Government, through the Ministry of Justice, to sustain the system and take ownership of it as has been done with other support initiatives.

UNDP remains committed to working with the Government of Liberia on access to Justice and Security, human rights, rule of law, as the country pursues its overall development agenda and the SDGs.

We are working with other partners including Sweden, OHCHR, UNWomen to mobilize resources to support the government’s efforts to strengthen the Rule of Law and ensure citizens have access to justice services.